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What's the best audiophile headphones for under $300 (used)?
There have been some incredible headphones launched a few years ago that still deliver amazing quality for the price and the great thing is that these can now be found for under $300 when they originally cost more than double when they launched.
Now the question is which are the best audiophile headphones that can be found second-hand under $300. What are the best price/performance models?
Here is a selection of some of the best within that price range:
https://www.linephaze.com/selection/2683900f-e9f7-406b-b365-95cb2b1e9ecc
Do you own any of these, and would you add any additional ones?
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I’ll start by saying I would never buy used headphones. So shoot me. There’s a thread about that somewhere on A-gon. At any rate, I own and very much like my HIFIMAN Sundaras. But if I were in the market right now, I’d jump on the HIFIMAN Edition XS. A friend sent links to a couple of reviews recently. One review is older, but relevant. Why? New HIFIMAN Edition XS for $209 on Amazon - less that what I paid for my Sundaras. Edition XS were formerly $500. Do a search on these reviews: 1) Joshua Valour & the HIFIMAN Edition XS, and 2) The Audiophillac (Steve Guttenberg) reviews the Edition XS.
@lionel_hersch , add a Schiit Vali 3 headphone amp (I had one previously) and you’ve got a complete headphone system for under $400. What’s not to like about that?! Hope this helps. Happy Listening!
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I wonder if you’ve ever run into this issue: some earbuds start having shorter and shorter standby times, and charging them takes forever. It’s incredibly frustrating when you’re in a rush to head out or need to use them immediately, only to find they haven't reached a full charge. A friend explained to me that the choice of charger actually makes a big difference, so I picked up the wireless charger he recommended—the one that supports 5W fast charging. Ever since I got it, charging is no longer a hassle at all; I’m absolutely delighted with it. |
Oh, I forgot to mention—the product seems to be branded "Elecdov." I’m not really familiar with the brand itself, though I do know they have their own website, as that’s where I bought it. I’m just sharing a great find here. If anyone knows this brand, could you tell me a bit about it? Is it worth using long-term or picking up other models? It’s really tempting because it supports 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 wireless charging—meaning you can wirelessly charge phones, earbuds, watches, and tablets all at once. |
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